Honestly one of the best Italian meals I’ve had, we arrived and went to the bar for a gin and tonic where the bar man took the time to tell us about a local gin and the meaning behind the name of it (jawbox) -totally worth a try… and the we were seated upstairs by a lovely chatty young lady. Our server named Josh was very attentive and kind. Now. When we arrived I said I was a coeliac, and I told the girl on the way to the table, but I forgot to tell poor Josh. So when our food arrive and I suspiciously asked, the poor lad had to take it all back. I felt like a total arse, not his fault at all, it was my fault, but he took it back and had it made fresh. He then apologised and brought us a complimentary Prosecco each. What a darling. I felt awful but he was so kind.
Now let me tell you, I don’t eat Italian very often because of the gluten thing, but tonight my show was stopped and my fast was flabbered by the scallop gnocchi, honestly it was the best thing I’ve eaten in a restaurant in a decade. Staggering
Well done to the chef, the best texture was unbelievable and the mix of flavours is like nothing I’ve had before. BRAVO!!!
You honestly have made a grumpy coeliac very bloody happy. I would recommend this place to anyone who has a gluten intolerance and misses the beautiful texture of real Italian cuisine.
I will be back. Thank you Josh, you are a darling x
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Victoria McC
Favourite place for a takeaway or a nice meal sitting in. All mains are completely gluten free and staff are very helpful. Food is excellent and is a constant for me!
The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper St, Belfast BT1 2DZ, UK
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Daniel Cairns
Disappointed. The beef doube was bland and needed a lot of salt to try and get some flavour out of it.
Apparently the chicken was really good.
A shame staff didn't ask how the meal was otherwise we would have given feedback.
We left hungry
Staff were really lovely and there are gluten free options available
REALLY overpriced for what it was.
Went for dinner with a group of friends. Everyone's food was really good quality and the menu had something to suit everyone. They could do pretty much the whole menu gluten free with a couple of modifications and it was fantastic. The mocktails were great too. Service was great and didn't feel rushed at all.
Best hotel to stay in Belfast. Lovely quiet nights sleep in the center of the city. Walking distance to any shops/sights and their is 2 restaurants and a bar within the hotel should you wish to stay close to home of a rainy day - Bike available for residents and hotel lobby if you need to get some work done. The Rooftop restaurant is perfect for an Aperol Spritz & a Gluten free Pizza.
The entire hotel is very accessible. Their is special dog friendly rooms and I would recommend this for all types of travel: Business trip, family getaway, date weekend etc.
Food was good. Allergens are clearly marked on the menu which is always helpful. They had quite a few gluten free options. Love the kitsch interior design. Very generous cheese board that we struggled to finish!
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